Written Communication Rubric (10 possible points)
Student: Date:
Reviewer: Course:
Trait
No/Limited Proficiency
.5 + .2 + .25 = (1)
Some Proficiency
4 + 1 + 1 = (6)
Proficiency
5 + 1.5 + 1.5 = (8)
High Proficiency
6 + 2 + 2 =(10)
Score
Content
(.5)
Topic is poorly developed. Supporting details are absent or vague. Trite ideas and/or unclear working reflect lack of understanding of topic and audience.
(4)
Topic is evident.
Few supporting details. Less than adequate job meeting the requirements of the assignment.
(5)
Topic is developed, with supporting details. Generally meets the requirements of the assignment.
(6)
Topic is well developed, effectively supported and appropriate for the assignment. Effective thinking is clearly and creatively expressed.
Organization
(.25)
Writing is rambling and unfocused. Main theme and supporting details presented in a disorganized, unrelated way.
(1)
Writing demonstrates some grasp of organization. Has discernable theme and supporting details.
(1.5)
Writing is mostly organized around a central theme. Each paragraph is relatively clear and, in most cases, relates to the other paragraphs in a well-planned format.
(2)
Writing is clearly organized around a central theme. Each paragraph is clear and relates to the other paragraphs in a well-planned framework.
Mechanics
(.25)
Writing lacks sentence variety. Significant deficiencies in word selection and usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation or presentation. Sources, if consulted, are poorly cited.
(1)
Limited variety of sentence structures. Several major errors in word selection and usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Few cited sources used.
(1.5)
Variety of sentence structures. Relatively free from errors in word selection and usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Some cited sources used.
(2)
Wide variety of sentence structures. Excellent word selection and usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Multiple sources correctly cited. Effective integration of information.
BBA